Enrollment
613
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wheeling, IL
Eugene Field Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Eugene Field Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174221004237
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eugene Field Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 613
- students enrolled
Eugene Field Elem School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Field Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Wheeling, IL.
School address
District: Wheeling Ccsd 21 · Illinois
NCES ID 174221004237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eugene Field Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eugene Field Elem School
Eugene Field Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wheeling, Illinois, enrolling 613 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wheeling Ccsd 21 spends $23,863 per pupil, 40% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Wheeling's public schools, it stands alongside Booth Tarkington Elem School (540 students): Eugene Field Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.9:1).
Wheeling Ccsd 21 also operates Cooper Middle School (732 students) and Jack London Middle School (628 students) alongside Eugene Field Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eugene Field Elem School compares
Eugene Field Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 613 Top 20% in Illinois - larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174221004237
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
White 17.8%
Asian 6.9%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Eugene Field Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 307:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wheeling Ccsd 21, which includes Eugene Field Elem School.
$23,863
Per student
+40%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 26.2%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eugene Field Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack London Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver W Holmes Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joyce Kilmer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booth Tarkington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eugene Field Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Wheeling
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Eugene Field Elem School
How many students attend Eugene Field Elem School?
Eugene Field Elem School has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wheeling, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene Field Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene Field Elem School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eugene Field Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Eugene Field Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Wheeling, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugene Field Elem School?
Eugene Field Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eugene Field Elem School rank among schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Field Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Wheeling, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wheeling on the city page.
Is Eugene Field Elem School a good school?
Eugene Field Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wheeling Ccsd 21?
Besides Eugene Field Elem School, Wheeling Ccsd 21 also operates Cooper Middle School (732 students), Jack London Middle School (628 students), and Oliver W Holmes Middle School (615 students). See the Wheeling Ccsd 21 district page for the complete list.